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Better brands: Is Adidas sustainable??
The German shoemaker is committed to a better shoe, but we need a better process.

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Is Adidas a sustainable brand? In December, the global shoemaker announced plans to make 60% of its products using sustainable materials. They seem committed to a healthier planet.

Let's find out if Adidas is sustainable. Do they put their money where their mouth is?

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  2. Lifestyle
  3. People
  4. Water

9 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics
These lifestyle changes take a little effort and make a lot of sense.

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Busy? Try the speed read.

The scoop: Microplastics can be found in every crevice of the Earth. As they become more prevalent, they are more likely to impact human health.

Top ways to avoid microplastics:

  • Filtered tap water > bottled water.
  • Shellfish = microplastic.
  • Eat more fresh food, less takeout.

Zoom out: As the global production of plastic goes up, there will be more plastic to deal with. Research on the impact of microplastics on human health is still developing. Better to be safe than sorry.

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  1. Energy
  2. Energy and Environment
  3. Land
  4. Planet

What the Freeze Says About Energy Security in Texas
There's nothing wrong with renewables, but we aren't ready for a fully clean economy.

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The scoop: Below-freezing temperatures blasted the southern US this week, prompting rolling blackouts over the past few days.

Key takeaways:

  • Texas was not prepared to deal with the energy demand spikes.
  • Natural gas & coal were not sufficient, renewables failed in freezing temperatures.
  • America still needs a cocktail of energy supply to meet increasing consumer demand.

Zoom out: The Texas energy security issue is something every American should pay attention to. How can we carefully adopt a renewable-first economy without compromising reliability?

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What makes Bill Gates an expert on climate science?
A computer programmer college dropout is leading the world on public health and climate science. I want to know why.

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The scoop: Bill Gates published a new book about climate change. Why are we praising a tech entrepreneur pretending to be a scientist and public health official?

Why it matters: I think people like Bill Gates make everyday people more suspicious of actual science. Gates should step aside and let real scientists do the talking. Because as it turns out, he isn't always right.

My proposal: Let's praise and highlight actual climatologists dedicated to the field. He's not even a professional writer.

We need to build communication platforms for researchers, doctors, and scientists to bridge the gap between complex subject matter and public skepticism. Businessmen like Bill Gates only widen the gap (imo).

Bottom line: Let's hear the talking points not from some obscure monolithic gospel, but science-backed, distinguished talking points from recognizable human faces.

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Introducing… the Sustainable Review shop
The Sustainable Review shop is now live... check out our product catalogue in the main menu.

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During the past year, I noticed the rise of online shopping more than ever. One day I woke up and my parents were using Amazon as much as my younger sister. I realized even socially-conscious consumers couldn't resist the convenience of big online retailers.

Then, one night on my way home from band practice I got stuck behind a garbage truck on my block. Almost every recycling item was contained in an Amazon box.

The next day, I set out to create a sustainable shop for reusables and consumables.
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Some revealing notes on the Chevron oil spill
Public officials in the bluest counties aren't doing enough.

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The scoop: 600 gallons of oil spilled into the San Francisco Bay yesterday from a Chevron refinery.

Some notes on the disaster:

  • Solutions exist, restoration efforts are more innovative, why does this keep happening?
  • Media tends to direct focus on corporations and federal government, but what role do local politics play in preventing environmental disasters?

Food for thought:

Looking back at the Chevron oil spill of 2021, we should be asking ourselves:

  1. Why did the oil spill happen?
  2. What actors played a role in this disaster?
  3. What steps can these actors take to prevent it from ever happening again?

Bottom line: If the answer is primarily political, sadly, it may not happen fast enough to stop the next disaster.

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Five Ways to Make Yourself Disaster-Proof
Don't wait for the next pandemic to invest in yourself.

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The scoop: Don't wait for the next big world event to prepare yourself. How can you make you and your family more 'disaster-proof'?

Some disaster-proof tools:

  1. Practice the 50/30/20 rule. Spend 50% on 'needs, 30% on wants, save 20%.
  2. Utilize your 5 PM - 12 AM. Build a side hustle or passive income outside of your day job.
  3. Networking, networking, networking. The best time to network is when you think you don't have to.
  4. Strategic relocation. If you're thinking about making a move, do it when things are mellow. Don't wait for the next big event.
  5. Learn new skills. It can be professional, it can be personal. You can be 20, you can be 60. Just learn something new.

Having each of these is a major privilege (earned or not). BUT each are tangible goals to strive for. Set quantitative targets with time intervals.

The world can't be sustainable if you don't last. Invest in yourself, or you'll burn like the Amazon.

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  2. Business
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Better brands: Is Adidas sustainable??
The German shoemaker is committed to a better shoe, but we need a better process.

Written by

Is Adidas a sustainable brand? In December, the global shoemaker announced plans to make 60% of its products using sustainable materials. They seem committed to a healthier planet.

Let's find out if Adidas is sustainable. Do they put their money where their mouth is?

Dig deeper → 2 min
  1. Doing
  2. Lifestyle
  3. People
  4. Water

9 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics
These lifestyle changes take a little effort and make a lot of sense.

Written by
Busy? Try the speed read.

The scoop: Microplastics can be found in every crevice of the Earth. As they become more prevalent, they are more likely to impact human health.

Top ways to avoid microplastics:

  • Filtered tap water > bottled water.
  • Shellfish = microplastic.
  • Eat more fresh food, less takeout.

Zoom out: As the global production of plastic goes up, there will be more plastic to deal with. Research on the impact of microplastics on human health is still developing. Better to be safe than sorry.

Dig deeper → 4 min
  1. Energy
  2. Energy and Environment
  3. Land
  4. Planet

What the Freeze Says About Energy Security in Texas
There's nothing wrong with renewables, but we aren't ready for a fully clean economy.

Written by
texas-energy-security

The scoop: Below-freezing temperatures blasted the southern US this week, prompting rolling blackouts over the past few days.

Key takeaways:

  • Texas was not prepared to deal with the energy demand spikes.
  • Natural gas & coal were not sufficient, renewables failed in freezing temperatures.
  • America still needs a cocktail of energy supply to meet increasing consumer demand.

Zoom out: The Texas energy security issue is something every American should pay attention to. How can we carefully adopt a renewable-first economy without compromising reliability?

Dig deeper → 3 min

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